All the contestants seemed to have suddenly forgotten that they came to compete. Perhaps they had been suppressing themselves for a long time and suddenly felt it didn't matter, so they ate even more than the judges and guests.

This surprised Xiaoxi and Ye Zhongnan.

The atmosphere of this feasting infected the brother and sister, and they also started to try it. After all, they were all experts in making food, and the dishes and snacks made by the other contestants were not much different.

Good times are always short-lived. When the competition was announced to be over, all the dishes were sold out, not to mention Xiaoxi's appetizing and nourishing soup.

After the break, the host announced the competition results, and a contestant from Pakistan won third place.

The Pakistani athlete never expected to win a prize, and he and his assistant embraced each other in ecstasy.

The second place winner was actually Grandpa Ding. He was so happy that he cried tears of joy. He never expected that he would be able to reach the pinnacle of his life after regaining his culinary skills.

He thought reaching the finals would be the best result, but he didn't expect to get a ranking. Happiness came too suddenly.

If he hadn't taken the elixir beforehand, he would have fainted from excitement.

So, Grandpa Ding rushed towards Xiao Xi and Ye Zhongnan like a young man.

"Thank you, thank you Xiaoxi. If it weren't for you, this old man would have lived a miserable life."

Thank you, Zhongnan. Your perseverance has inspired me, and it makes me realize how wonderful life is.

When the host announced that Ye Zhongnan was the winner of this culinary competition, the audience erupted in thunderous applause.

The contestants all gave a thumbs up; this was truly the result of popular demand.

They changed their previous belief that Ye Zhongnan had powerful backers. After tasting Ye Zhongnan's dishes, they realized what a true master chef was.

Therefore, Ye Zhongnan's first place was well-deserved.

Ye Zhongnan stood up excitedly; his life's dream had finally come true.

Not only did he have his own efforts, but most importantly, he had Xiaoxi's support all the way. He hugged Xiaoxi tightly with tears in his eyes.

"Thank you, Xiaoxi. I have no other wish in this life. Having a sister like you is the greatest happiness of my life."

"As long as you're happy, Xiaoxi is happy!" Xiaoxi was genuinely happy for her second brother's achievement.

After discussions between the organizing committee and the judges, a special award was even added at the last minute.

She was stunned when Xiaoxi's name was announced.

"What? I got a prize too? But I was just my brother's assistant today!"

Kong Xinlin excitedly snatched the microphone.

"Because of Xiaoxi, the critical moment at the venue was turned around in time, and the lives of many judges were saved. The appetizing and nourishing soup she made also brought joy to everyone."

Everyone understands that if it weren't for Xiaoxi, the consequences would have been unimaginable, and she deserves this award.

Okay, okay, since everyone wants to give me a reward, I'll gladly accept it. Xiaoxi won't be coy anymore.

Next came the awards ceremony, where the top three winners stood on the podium, and a special award podium was set up next to them.

Xiaoxi happily went up on stage to receive her award.

The event reached its climax.

Yu Hai personally presented the awards to everyone, and when he walked up to Xiao Xi...

"Xiaoxi, it's so great that our China has such outstanding talent as you! I've already reported this matter to Secretary Yan, and he's very proud of you. You truly deserve to be the head of my special department; you're just too excellent!"

Even someone as thick-skinned as Xiaoxi couldn't help but blush when she heard Yu Hai's high praise.

"Thank you, Uncle Yu. Please also convey my gratitude to Secretary Yan!" He thought to himself, "I wish Uncle Yan could give me an extra reward."